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Top Competition Continues Today at the Washington International Horse Show

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(Washington, DC) ' October 11, 2007 ' The Open
Jumper riders competed in their first classes tonight at
the 49th Washington International Horse Show, a 501 (c)(3)
charitable organization benefiting local and national
charities.

McLain Ward was the 'high roller' during the $20,000
Gambler's Choice open jumper class, with a score of
1,300. During the class, Mclain accumulated the highest
amount of points, 1,100, during the :50 second round. He
then decided to take a risk and jump the 200 point 'Joker
Fence,' cleanly clearing the tallest vertical plank of the
course.

Tonight was also the premier night for Barrel Racing and
Terrier Races, sponsored by The Davis Family. Always a crowd favorite, the terriers tore down the track as the crowd chose their favorites and cheered them on. The Barrel Racers also excited the crowd during their competitive runs, showing the spectators that western riders love to compete as well.

During the day portion of the competition, Whitney Weeks,
riding both Subliem and Piola, placed first and second,
respectively, in the Amateur Owner Jumper class. Lara
Gay, on Countdown 23, finished third. The Amateur Owner
Division, sponsored by Dennis and Mary K Shaughnessy, will award the Championship tomorrow following the Ambassador's Cup.

The Open Jumper riders competed in the Gerald R. Ford
President's Cup Grand Prix qualifying class, sponsored by Monarch International, during the afternoon portion of the show. Lauren Hough took first place on Casadora with a time of 59.44 second. Following the winner was Danielle Torano, riding Vancouver D'Auvrey, in second place with a time of65.85 second and Southern Pride, ridden by Karen Cudmore, in third place with a time of 67.02 seconds.

About The Washington International Horse Show (www.wihs.org):
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), a 501 (c)
(3) charitable organization benefiting local and national
charities, is a world-class championship event, drawing
leading equestrian riders from around the nation and the
world. Each year riders participate in qualifying shows
to earn the honor of riding at the WIHS. The
WIHS welcomes more than 600 horse and rider duos to
compete to win some of the most coveted and prestigious
awards in the world, including more than $400,000 in prize
money. The show takes place every October in Washington,
DC, attracting the attention of the equestrian world, non-
equestrian world, celebrities and politicos alike with
events such as show jumping, dressage, barrel racing and
terrier races. October 2008 will mark the 50th anniversary of the WIHS.

WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 2018

Established in 1958, the Washington International Horse Show is one of the most prestigious and entertaining equestrian events in North America. More than 26,000 spectators attend the six-day show, which includes Olympic-level competition along with community and charity events. More than 500 top horses and riders come to D.C. from all over the globe to jump for more than a half a million dollars in prize money. Highlights include the $130,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Washington for the President's Cup, presented by Events DC (Saturday night), the Puissance high jump presented by The Boeing Company on Military Night (Friday) and Kids' Day (Saturday), a free, fun and educational community event.

WIHS is an official USEF Heritage Competition and is rated CSI4*-W by the Fédération Equestre Internationale, the world governing body for horse sports.

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